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Ingredients

  • 1/4 c. unsalted butter - (1/2 stick)
  • 2/3 c. sugar
  • 1/2 x vanilla bean split lengthwise
  • 2 tsp grated orange peel
  • 6 c. coarsely-grated peeled Golden brown Delicious apples - (abt 3 lbs)
  • 3 Tbsp. honey Pastry Crust Dough (see recipe) (2 dough disks)
  • 1 x egg beaten for glaze

Method

  • Heat butter in heavy large pot over medium heat.
  • Add in sugar; stir till mix turns deep golden brown, about 8 min.
  • Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean; add in bean and orange peel.
  • Stir 1 minute.
  • Add in apples.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low; cook till mix is thick, golden brown and reduced to 2 1/4 c., stirring often, about 40 min.
  • Fold in honey.
  • Cold to room temperature.
  • Throw away vanilla bean.
  • (Can be made 1 day ahead.
  • Cover; chill.)
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Roll out 1 dough disk on floured surface to 12-inch round.
  • Transfer crust to 9-inch-diameter tart pan with removable bottom.
  • Trim dough overhang to 1/2 inch.
  • Fold overhang in and press, forming double-thick sides.
  • Spread filling proportionately in crust.
  • Roll out second dough disk on floured surface to 12-inch round.
  • Cut into fourteen 3/4-inch-wide strips.
  • Arrange seven strips diagonally atop filling, trimming ends of strips at tart pan edges.
  • Form lattice by placing seven dough strips diagonally atop first seven strips; trim ends of strips at tart pan edges.
  • Brush lattice with egg glaze.
  • Bake galette till crust is golden brown, about 55 min.
  • Cold on rack.
  • Serve slightly hot or possibly at room temperature.
  • This recipe yields 8 servings.
  • Comments: A country-style fruit tart with a lattice top.